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==  MSc in Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling  ==
 
==  MSc in Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling  ==
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''''' Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics'''''
  
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'''Program supervisor''': ''''' Prof.  Anton M. Krivtsov''''', DSc, Head of the [[Main Page|Department of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics]]
  
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The MSc program is led by the top-ranked professors of the Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, as well as the top European technical universities. The underlying concept of MSc “Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling” is to provide the students with a balanced combination of the fundamental knowledge and practical skills in mechanics to model various phenomena in physics, social sciences, biology, economy, etc. All lectures and seminars are delivered in English.
  
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'''Program Objective'''
  
''''' Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics'''''
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The program is aimed at training highly professional scientists and engineers with the background and practical experience in theoretical mechanics, computational mechanics, mathematical modeling and simulations, and distributed computing. Upon graduation, the participants will acquire practical skills and fundamental knowledge for professional career development in international engineering or research companies. Special focus is set on renewable energy, namely, the skills can be applied to reliability and strength analysis of such alternative energy sources as solar panels and wind power equipment, as well as power stations based geo- and hydrothermal energy, and ocean energy.
 
 
'''Program supervisor''': ''''' Prof. Anton M. Krivtsov''''', DSc, Head of the [[Main Page|Department of Theoretical Mechanics]]
 
  
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'''Financial support'''
  
'''Objective of the program'''
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{{oncolor|yellow|blue| The Government of Russia offers international applicants a possibility to get a '''financial support (state-funded spots)''' for the entire duration of the chosen educational program. The financial support covers the tuition fee, accommodation in the university dormitory and an average monthly scholarship.}}
  
The program is implemented with the participation of the leading professors of the Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, as well as top European technical universities. The underlying concept of MSc program “Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling” is a balanced combination of fundamental and practical approaches, with the use of methods of mechanics for the description of dynamic processes in different fields such as physics, biology, sociology, economy etc. All lectures and seminars are delivered in English.
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You can read more about the application process [http://studyinrussia.ru/en/study-in-russia/scholarships/ here].  
  
The program is designed for training highly professional scientists and engineers with the theoretical background and practical experience in theoretical mechanics, computational mechanics, IT, mathematical modeling and simulations, and distributed computing. The MSc program also develops leadership, analytical, cross-cultural and organizational skills. Upon graduation the participants will have developed practical skills and acquired the fundamental knowledge for further professional career in international engineering and research companies.
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Please note that after you pass qualifying tests your application will be considered locally at the university you have chosen, and there is no guarantee that you will enter this particular university.  
  
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'''Attention!''' If you apply for this government financial support and choose the '''International MSc Program “Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling” at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University''', we will make every effort to convince the University authorities to support your application. Please, do not hesitate to contact us regarding any queries you may have.
  
 
'''Key advantages '''  
 
'''Key advantages '''  
  
1. The graduates will have an opportunity to get a challenging and well-paid job at research institutes, centers and labs. They will be able to find employment at R&D and engineering departments of oil and gas, car-making, power and engineering, or aerospace industries among others.
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1. The graduates will have an opportunity to work in research institutes, centers and laboratories. They will be able to find employment at R&D and engineering departments of oil and gas, car-making, power and engineering, or aerospace industries among others.
  
2. Balanced combination of theoretical courses in mechanics and mathematics with practical exercises, workshops and IT training sessions, simulations and distributed computing.  
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2. The balanced combination of the theoretical courses in mechanics and mathematics with the practical exercises, workshops and IT training sessions, simulations and distributed computing.  
 
   
 
   
 
3. Unique opportunities for international academic mobility: a semester abroad at one of SPbPU partner universities.
 
3. Unique opportunities for international academic mobility: a semester abroad at one of SPbPU partner universities.
  
4. Unrivalled opportunity for Russian and international students to participate together in SPbPU academic and extracurricular activities.
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4. An unrivalled opportunity for Russian and international students to participate together in SPbPU academic and extracurricular activities.
 
   
 
   
5.   Support of students individual research project and technical ideas
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5.     Support for the students' individual research project and technical ideas.
  
 
== Program structure ==
 
== Program structure ==
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'''Duration and format'''
 
'''Duration and format'''
  
Training period of 2 years, full-time, contract basis.  
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The course lasts for two years of full-time study on a contract basis.
Double degree program with [http://www.ibnm.uni-hannover.de/en/ Leibniz University Hanover] (LUH) and [http://www.lut.fi/en/ Lappeenranta University of Technology] (LUT). Short-term (2 months) internships at [http://www.tu-harburg.de/ Hamburg University of Technology] (TUHH) and LUH, long-term (6 months – 1 year) internships at LUT.
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The Double Degree Program with [http://www.ibnm.uni-hannover.de/en/ Leibniz University Hanover] (LUH) and [http://www.lut.fi/en/ Lappeenranta University of Technology] (LUT). Short-term (2 months) internships at [http://www.tu-harburg.de/ Hamburg University of Technology] (TUHH) and LUH, long-term (6 months – 1 year) internships at LUT.
  
 
'''Program content'''
 
'''Program content'''
  
Compulsory courses, MSc thesis. Compulsory lecture courses and MSc Thesis are included into the syllabus of a student.  
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Compulsory courses, MSc thesis. The compulsory lecture courses and MSc Thesis are included into the syllabus.  
  
[[File: IMG_7267.JPG‎|300px|left]]   
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[[File: IMG_7267.JPG‎|300px|thumb|left]]   
  
 
'''''1st semester (30 credits)'''''
 
'''''1st semester (30 credits)'''''
  
*[[Computational mechanics]]  
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*[[Computational mechanics|Computational Mechanics]]  
 
*[[Nonlinear dynamics processes|Nonlinear Dynamics]]
 
*[[Nonlinear dynamics processes|Nonlinear Dynamics]]
 
*[[Mathematical methods in mechanics|Mathematical Methods in Mechanics]]
 
*[[Mathematical methods in mechanics|Mathematical Methods in Mechanics]]
 
*[[Tensor analysis|Tensor Calculus]]
 
*[[Tensor analysis|Tensor Calculus]]
*[[Biomechanics]]
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*[[Thermodynamics]]
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*[[Energy and Environment]]
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*[[Dynamics of Thin-Walled Structures]]
 
*[[Advanced Problems in Mechanics|Advanced Problems in Mechanics]]
 
*[[Advanced Problems in Mechanics|Advanced Problems in Mechanics]]
  
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[[File: IntStud.JPG|300px|thumb|right]]
  
  
[[File: IntStud.JPG|300px|right]]
 
  
 
   
 
   
 
'''''2nd semester (30 credits)'''''
 
'''''2nd semester (30 credits)'''''
  
*[[Statistical Physics]]  
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*[[Energy and Environment]]
*[[Mechanics of multi-component media with exchange of mass and non-classical supplies|Mechanics of Multi-Component Media]]  
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*[[Risk Assessment and Analysis]]
*[[IT technologies in mechanics|IT in Mechanics]]
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*[[Computer Modeling]]
*[[Mechanics of thin shells|Mechanics of Thin Shells]]  
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*[[Computational mechanics|Computational Mechanics]]  
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*[[Waves in Continua]]
 
*[[Advanced Modeling in Mechanics]]
 
*[[Advanced Modeling in Mechanics]]
 
*[[Research Seminar]]
 
*[[Research Seminar]]
  
 
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[[File:5.gif|250px|thumb|left]]
 
  
  
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*[[Dynamics of discrete media|Dynamics of Discrete Media]]
 
*[[Dynamics of discrete media|Dynamics of Discrete Media]]
*[[IT technologies in mechanics|IT in Mechanics]]
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*[[Computer Modeling]]
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*[[Computational mechanics|Computational Mechanics]]
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*[[Micromechanics of Heterogeneous Media]]
 
*[[Personal research project|Personal Research Project]]
 
*[[Personal research project|Personal Research Project]]
 
  
  
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'''''Scientific and Research work'''''
  
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The scientific work comprises of two research directions: '''Discrete Media Mechanics '''  and '''Continuum Mechanics'''.
  
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The researches in the area of '''Discrete Media Mechanics''' are run by the joint laboratory of the Department '''Theoretical an Applied Mechanics''' and [http://www.ipme.ru/ '''Institute for Problems in Mechanical Engineering of Russian Academy of Sciences'''].
  
'''''Scientific and Research work'''''
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Laboratory '''"Discrete Models in Mechanics"''' carries out researches on the various problems of the modern science: formulating fundamental laws of the discrete media mechanics; developing models of the interparticle interaction; defining properties of the discrete media at the different scale levels; establishing the relationship between the micro- and macro- properties of the discrete media; modeling of the thermomechanical properties of crystalline and amorphous materials, materials with a nanostructure; shock wave processes in solids; dynamics of granular media; fracture and structural phase transitions; chemical processes; astrophysical processes; sociological processes; biological evolutionary processes, etc.
 
 
The scientific work includes two research areas: '''Mechanics of Discrete Media'''  and '''Mechanics of Continuum Media'''.
 
 
 
The research in the area of '''Mechanics of Discrete Media''' proceeds in the joint laboratory of the Department of '''Theoretical Mechanics''' and [http://www.ipme.ru/ '''Institute of Problems in Mechanical Engineering of Russian Academy of Sciences''']. Scientists of the '''Discrete Models in Mechanics''' laboratory deal with different fundamental modern problems of mechanics, such as formulation of fundamental laws of mechanics of discrete media, development of interparticle interactions laws, defining properties of discrete media at different scale levels, establishing the relationship between parameters and properties of discrete media. Analytical and computer methods allow to describe thermomechanical properties of crystalline, amorphous and nanostructured materials and shock wave processes in solids; dynamics of granular media; fracture and structural phase transitions, chemical processes; astrophysical processes; sociological processes; biological evolutionary processes, etc.
 
  
 
[[File:A015750.jpg|250px|thumb|right]]
 
[[File:A015750.jpg|250px|thumb|right]]
  
The research in the direction of '''Mechanics of Continuum Media''' is connected with construction of new models of continuum media for description of various physical processes and phenomena. Analytical and computer models proposed by the department staff describe thermal conductivity, internal friction, electromagnetic phenomena, interaction of electromagnetic fields with matter, phase transformations, chemical reactions, fracture, deformation of thin-walled structures and nano-objects. In particular, researchers propose new models of particles with a complex structure and internal degrees of freedom, as well as thermomechanical processes based on models of thermal conductivity and hyperbolic thermoelasticity; develop fundamentals and methods of experimental mechanics, models of solid-state transitions and transitions from liquid to gas; describe the influence of the form of the strain state and material parameters on the kinetics of new phase formation, and the development of interfaces and chemical reactions fronts in deformable materials.
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Various analytical and numerical models in the field of '''Continuum Media Mechanics''' being proposed by the researchers of the Department describe the following phenomena: thermal conductivity, internal friction, electromagnetic phenomena, interaction of electromagnetic fields with matter, phase transformations, chemical reactions, fracture, deformation of thin-walled structures and nano-objects. In particular, the researchers propose new models of a particle with a complex internal structure and extra degrees of freedom, as well as thermomechanical processes based on the models of thermal conductivity; develop fundamentals and methods of experimental mechanics, models of solid-state transitions and transitions from liquid to gas; describe the influence of the form of the strain state and material parameters on the kinetics of new phase formation.
  
Also the Department conducts '''applied investigations''' for leading Russian research organizations, e.g. reliability of nuclear power plants; inertial navigation and sports biomechanics, modeling of oil and gas production, modeling of coke formation in the path of liquid rocket engines, thermal, electrical and strength analysis of aluminum electrolytic cells, development of methods for thin-walled structures calculations, high-speed video and photomicrography, etc.
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The Department conducts '''applied investigations''' for the leading Russian research organizations, e.g. reliability of nuclear power plants; inertial navigation and sports biomechanics, modeling of oil and gas production, modeling of coke formation in rocket engines, thermal, electrical and strength analysis of aluminum electrolytic cells, development of calculation methods for thin-walled structures, high-speed video and photomicrography, etc.
  
 
==Teaching methods==
 
==Teaching methods==
  
World famous professors are invited to give short- and long-term courses. Individual training plan based on the students’ scientific interests provides a wide choice of case studies, cross-cultural team work, expert workshops, study visits to enterprises and internships at research centers and companies of St. Petersburg. Special resources of SPbPU supercomputing center and a digital fabrication laboratory “Fab Lab Polytech” will be available for students. Every student enrolled in MSc program “Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling” is offered to study a semester abroad at European universities. 
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The process of education consists of basic lectures and practical classes, supplemented with short- and long-term courses by local and visiting professors. There is aso a possibility of individual training plan based on the students’ scientific interests, which provides a wide choice of case studies, cross-cultural team work, expert workshops, study visits to enterprises and internships at research centers and companies of St. Petersburg. Hands-on training courses help to plunge into the cutting edge scientific computing. Special resources of SPbPU, the supercomputing center and digital fabrication laboratory “Fab Lab Polytech” will be available for students.  
  
 
'''Program Staff'''
 
'''Program Staff'''
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[[Anton Krivtsov| Prof. Anton M. Krivtsov]], Head of the Department of Theoretical Mechanics
 
[[Anton Krivtsov| Prof. Anton M. Krivtsov]], Head of the Department of Theoretical Mechanics
  
[http://www.ipme.ru/ipme/labs/he/indeng.htm Prof. Dmitry A. Indeitsev], Scientific Advisor of the Institute for Problems in Mechanical Engineering of Russian Academy of Sciences  
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[http://www.ipme.ru/ipme/labs/he/indeng.htm Prof. Dmitry A. Indeitsev], Scientific Advisor of the Institute for Problems in Mechanical Engineering of Russian Academy of Sciences
  
[http://www.ipme.ru/ipme/labs/dms/prive/ivanova/ElenaIvanovaENG.htm Prof. Elena A. Ivanova]  
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[http://www.ipme.ru/ipme/labs/dms/prive/ivanova/ElenaIvanovaENG.htm Prof. Elena A. Ivanova]
  
 
[http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ge1nBMwAAAAJ&hl=en Prof. Alexey V. Porubov]
 
[http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ge1nBMwAAAAJ&hl=en Prof. Alexey V. Porubov]
 
[http://www.ipme.ru/ipme/labs/mmmm/Linkov.htm Prof. Alexander M. Linkov]
 
  
 
[http://www.ipme.ru/ipme/labs/mmmm/lena.htm Dr. Elena N. Vilchevskaya]
 
[http://www.ipme.ru/ipme/labs/mmmm/lena.htm Dr. Elena N. Vilchevskaya]
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[[O.S. Loboda| Dr. Olga S. Loboda]]
 
[[O.S. Loboda| Dr. Olga S. Loboda]]
  
[[Vitaly Kuzkin| Dr. Vitaly A. Kuzkin]] 
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[[Vitaly Kuzkin| Dr. Vitaly A. Kuzkin]]
 
 
[[:ru: Igor Berinskii| Dr. Igor E. Berinskii]]
 
  
 
[[Podolskaya Ekaterina | Dr. Ekaterina A. Podolskaya]]
 
[[Podolskaya Ekaterina | Dr. Ekaterina A. Podolskaya]]
  
[[:ru: Александр Ле-Захаров| Dr. Alexander A. Le-Zakharov]]
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[[Александр Аневич Ле-Захаров| Dr. Alexander A. Le-Zakharov]]
 
 
[[Panchenko Artem| MSc Artem Yu. Panchenko]]
 
  
[http://www.ibnm.uni-hannover.de/en/institute/the-team/professors/nackenhorst/ Prof. Udo Nakenhorst]
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[[Mikhail_Babenkov| Dr. Mikhail B. Babenkov]]
  
Dr. Wenzhe Shan,
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[[Panchenko Artem| MSc. Artem Yu. Panchenko]]
  
[http://www.spe.tu-harburg.de/de/institut/mitarbeiter/details.html?tx_wecstaffdirectory_pi1%5Bcurstaff%5D=46&cHash=823eb9c633997d3a6b82019347c85830 Prof. Sergei Antonyuk]
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[[D.V. Tsvetkov| MSc. Denis V. Tsvetkov]]
  
[http://research.lut.fi/converis-lut/publicweb/person/9541;jsessionid=812151cede91584fab2929903ac9?show=PUBLICATION&publyear=&type=All&startDate=&endDate=&lang=1 Prof. Matti Alatalo]
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[http://www.ovgu.de/Altenbach.html Prof. Dr.-Ing.habil.Dr.h.c.mult. Holm Altenbach]
  
[https://www.ovgu.de/Altenbach.html Prof. Holm Altenbach]
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[https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matti_Alatalo Prof. Matti Alatalo]
  
[http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/imaps/staff-list/ggm/ Prof. Gennady Mishuris]
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[https://www.lkm.tu-berlin.de/menue/mitarbeiterinnen_sprechstunden/prof_dr_rer_nat_w_h_mueller/ Prof. Dr. rer. nat. W. H. Müller]
  
  
'''Laboratories and equipment'''  
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'''Laboratories and equipment'''
  
 
1. '''''Laboratory of the Department of Theoretical Mechanics''''': supercomputers, 3D-model of the crystal structures, models of machines and mechanisms  
 
1. '''''Laboratory of the Department of Theoretical Mechanics''''': supercomputers, 3D-model of the crystal structures, models of machines and mechanisms  
  
2. '''''Fab Lab Polytech''''': milling machines for metal cutting machine for wood, 3D-printers, laser cutter and engraver, cutting plotter, laser machine, bending machine, bandsaw  
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2. '''''Fab Lab Polytech''''': milling machines, cutting machine, 3D-printers, laser cutter and engraver, cutting plotter, laser machine, bending machine, bandsaw  
  
3. Studio '''''"Photomechanics"''''': equipment for high-speed video and photomicrography, photographic equipment.
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3. Studio '''''"Photomechanics"''''': high-speed video and photomicrography and photographic equipment.
  
== Ph.D. degree programs ==  
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== PhD programs ==  
  
The following graduate courses are offered at [[Main Page|Department of Theoretical Mechanics]]:
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The following graduate courses are offered at [[Main Page|Department of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics]]:
 
* '''Theoretical Mechanics (01.02.01)''';
 
* '''Theoretical Mechanics (01.02.01)''';
 
* '''Solid Mechanics (01.02.04)''';
 
* '''Solid Mechanics (01.02.04)''';
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The possible research topics are listed [[Suggested_research_topics | here]].
 
The possible research topics are listed [[Suggested_research_topics | here]].
  
To sign up for an interview, write to us at loboda_o<math>@</math>mail.ru, kspfrolova<math>@</math>gmail.com
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To sign up for an interview, write us an email to loboda_o<math>@</math>mail.ru, kspfrolova<math>@</math>gmail.com
  
 
== Key facts ==
 
== Key facts ==
  
'''Admission requirements''': applicants are required to hold a Bachelor, Specialist or Master degree in related subject area. Applicants should demonstrate English language proficiency at B+ level.
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'''Admission requirements''': Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor’s, Specialist’s or Master’s degree in the related subject area. Applicants should demonstrate English language proficiency at B+ level
  
'''Admission tests''': examination in the field of mechanics and interview in English with program coordinator (option – via Skype).
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'''Admission tests''': An examination in the field of mechanics and an interview in English with a program coordinator (in person or via Skype)
  
'''Admission procedure''': written on-line application. Application deadline June, 30.
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'''Admission procedure''': An applicant must complete a written online application. The application deadline is June 30.
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The applicants may find additional information at the official website of SPbPU: http://english.spbstu.ru/
  
'''Semester and date begin''': fall semester – September, 1.
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'''Semester Begin Date''': September 1 (Fall Semester)
  
 
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'''Degrees awarded''': Master of Science (MSc)
 
'''Degrees awarded''': Master of Science (MSc)
  
'''Tuition fees''': for Russian students — 220 000 RUB a year, for foreign students — 250 000 RUB a year
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'''Tuition fees''': to be announced
  
 
== Contact details ==
 
== Contact details ==
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Telephone: +7 952 247 40 33
 
Telephone: +7 952 247 40 33
  
E-mail: loboda_o<math>@</math>mail.ru, kspfrolova<math>@</math>gmail.com
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E-mail: tmech.imdp<math>@</math>gmail.com
  
 
WWW: [http://masterdegreerussia.com/ masterdegreerussia.com]
 
WWW: [http://masterdegreerussia.com/ masterdegreerussia.com]
  
 
TAGS: Master Mechanics. Master Engineering. Master Russia. MS program.
 
TAGS: Master Mechanics. Master Engineering. Master Russia. MS program.

Revision as of 15:27, 13 January 2017

MSc in Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling

Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics

Program supervisor: Prof. Anton M. Krivtsov, DSc, Head of the Department of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

The MSc program is led by the top-ranked professors of the Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, as well as the top European technical universities. The underlying concept of MSc “Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling” is to provide the students with a balanced combination of the fundamental knowledge and practical skills in mechanics to model various phenomena in physics, social sciences, biology, economy, etc. All lectures and seminars are delivered in English.

Program Objective

The program is aimed at training highly professional scientists and engineers with the background and practical experience in theoretical mechanics, computational mechanics, mathematical modeling and simulations, and distributed computing. Upon graduation, the participants will acquire practical skills and fundamental knowledge for professional career development in international engineering or research companies. Special focus is set on renewable energy, namely, the skills can be applied to reliability and strength analysis of such alternative energy sources as solar panels and wind power equipment, as well as power stations based geo- and hydrothermal energy, and ocean energy.

Financial support

The Government of Russia offers international applicants a possibility to get a financial support (state-funded spots) for the entire duration of the chosen educational program. The financial support covers the tuition fee, accommodation in the university dormitory and an average monthly scholarship.

You can read more about the application process here.

Please note that after you pass qualifying tests your application will be considered locally at the university you have chosen, and there is no guarantee that you will enter this particular university.

Attention! If you apply for this government financial support and choose the International MSc Program “Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling” at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, we will make every effort to convince the University authorities to support your application. Please, do not hesitate to contact us regarding any queries you may have.

Key advantages

1. The graduates will have an opportunity to work in research institutes, centers and laboratories. They will be able to find employment at R&D and engineering departments of oil and gas, car-making, power and engineering, or aerospace industries among others.

2. The balanced combination of the theoretical courses in mechanics and mathematics with the practical exercises, workshops and IT training sessions, simulations and distributed computing.

3. Unique opportunities for international academic mobility: a semester abroad at one of SPbPU partner universities.

4. An unrivalled opportunity for Russian and international students to participate together in SPbPU academic and extracurricular activities.

5. Support for the students' individual research project and technical ideas.

Program structure

Duration and format

The course lasts for two years of full-time study on a contract basis. The Double Degree Program with Leibniz University Hanover (LUH) and Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT). Short-term (2 months) internships at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) and LUH, long-term (6 months – 1 year) internships at LUT.

Program content

Compulsory courses, MSc thesis. The compulsory lecture courses and MSc Thesis are included into the syllabus.

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1st semester (30 credits)

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2nd semester (30 credits)

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3rd semester (30 credits)


4th semester (30 credits)


Scientific and Research work

The scientific work comprises of two research directions: Discrete Media Mechanics and Continuum Mechanics.

The researches in the area of Discrete Media Mechanics are run by the joint laboratory of the Department Theoretical an Applied Mechanics and Institute for Problems in Mechanical Engineering of Russian Academy of Sciences.

Laboratory "Discrete Models in Mechanics" carries out researches on the various problems of the modern science: formulating fundamental laws of the discrete media mechanics; developing models of the interparticle interaction; defining properties of the discrete media at the different scale levels; establishing the relationship between the micro- and macro- properties of the discrete media; modeling of the thermomechanical properties of crystalline and amorphous materials, materials with a nanostructure; shock wave processes in solids; dynamics of granular media; fracture and structural phase transitions; chemical processes; astrophysical processes; sociological processes; biological evolutionary processes, etc.

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Various analytical and numerical models in the field of Continuum Media Mechanics being proposed by the researchers of the Department describe the following phenomena: thermal conductivity, internal friction, electromagnetic phenomena, interaction of electromagnetic fields with matter, phase transformations, chemical reactions, fracture, deformation of thin-walled structures and nano-objects. In particular, the researchers propose new models of a particle with a complex internal structure and extra degrees of freedom, as well as thermomechanical processes based on the models of thermal conductivity; develop fundamentals and methods of experimental mechanics, models of solid-state transitions and transitions from liquid to gas; describe the influence of the form of the strain state and material parameters on the kinetics of new phase formation.

The Department conducts applied investigations for the leading Russian research organizations, e.g. reliability of nuclear power plants; inertial navigation and sports biomechanics, modeling of oil and gas production, modeling of coke formation in rocket engines, thermal, electrical and strength analysis of aluminum electrolytic cells, development of calculation methods for thin-walled structures, high-speed video and photomicrography, etc.

Teaching methods

The process of education consists of basic lectures and practical classes, supplemented with short- and long-term courses by local and visiting professors. There is aso a possibility of individual training plan based on the students’ scientific interests, which provides a wide choice of case studies, cross-cultural team work, expert workshops, study visits to enterprises and internships at research centers and companies of St. Petersburg. Hands-on training courses help to plunge into the cutting edge scientific computing. Special resources of SPbPU, the supercomputing center and digital fabrication laboratory “Fab Lab Polytech” will be available for students.

Program Staff

Prof. Anton M. Krivtsov, Head of the Department of Theoretical Mechanics

Prof. Dmitry A. Indeitsev, Scientific Advisor of the Institute for Problems in Mechanical Engineering of Russian Academy of Sciences

Prof. Elena A. Ivanova

Prof. Alexey V. Porubov

Dr. Elena N. Vilchevskaya

Dr. Olga S. Loboda

Dr. Vitaly A. Kuzkin

Dr. Ekaterina A. Podolskaya

Dr. Alexander A. Le-Zakharov

Dr. Mikhail B. Babenkov

MSc. Artem Yu. Panchenko

MSc. Denis V. Tsvetkov

Prof. Dr.-Ing.habil.Dr.h.c.mult. Holm Altenbach

Prof. Matti Alatalo

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. W. H. Müller


Laboratories and equipment

1. Laboratory of the Department of Theoretical Mechanics: supercomputers, 3D-model of the crystal structures, models of machines and mechanisms

2. Fab Lab Polytech: milling machines, cutting machine, 3D-printers, laser cutter and engraver, cutting plotter, laser machine, bending machine, bandsaw

3. Studio "Photomechanics": high-speed video and photomicrography and photographic equipment.

PhD programs

The following graduate courses are offered at Department of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics:

  • Theoretical Mechanics (01.02.01);
  • Solid Mechanics (01.02.04);
  • Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Methods and Software Complexes (05.13.18).

The possible research topics are listed here.

To sign up for an interview, write us an email to loboda_o[math]@[/math]mail.ru, kspfrolova[math]@[/math]gmail.com

Key facts

Admission requirements: Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor’s, Specialist’s or Master’s degree in the related subject area. Applicants should demonstrate English language proficiency at B+ level

Admission tests: An examination in the field of mechanics and an interview in English with a program coordinator (in person or via Skype)

Admission procedure: An applicant must complete a written online application. The application deadline is June 30. The applicants may find additional information at the official website of SPbPU: http://english.spbstu.ru/

Semester Begin Date: September 1 (Fall Semester)

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Length of program: 2 years

Degrees awarded: Master of Science (MSc)

Tuition fees: to be announced

Contact details

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University

Dr. Olga Loboda, Program Coordinator

29, Polytechnicheskaya str., University building, 195251 St. Petersburg

Telephone: +7 952 247 40 33

E-mail: tmech.imdp[math]@[/math]gmail.com

WWW: masterdegreerussia.com

TAGS: Master Mechanics. Master Engineering. Master Russia. MS program.